Postcode RM1 2SU is located in a major urban area, within the St Alban's ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Central Romford area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Romford is £64,316 per year. The nearest station is Romford located about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Lodge Farm Park.
Central Romford has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,714 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Central Romford has a high crime rate, with approximately 102.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Romford is £64,316 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 312 ft away from RM1 2SU.
Central Romford near RM1 2SU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Romford located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 6 | Romford | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Romford |
| 0.7 mi | 6 | Gidea Park | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Gidea Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lodge Farm Park | Large | Walking directions to Lodge Farm Park |
| 0.4 mi | Hylands Park | Large | Walking directions to Hylands Park |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in St Alban's area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £800,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £570,000 |
| Flats | 40 | £247,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £435,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £423,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Alban's
In the RM1 2SU postcode area, located within Central Romford, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM1 2SU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Carlton Food & Wine | Carlton Road, Havering, RM2 5AA | Walking directions to Carlton Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Brentwood Road, Havering, RM1 2EU | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Aforda | South Street, Havering, RM1 1PL | Walking directions to Aforda |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | South Street, Havering, RM1 1PS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | OTG Afro Foods | South Street, Havering, RM1 1PS | Walking directions to OTG Afro Foods |
Annual council tax rates for Havering district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.